The 11 Best New Hotels in Paris Right Now

Paris is the last place where you should be cooped up in a hotel room all day long. You should be perusing museums, shops, restaurants, and all the things that you made you book that flight in the first place. But would it feel like Paris if there weren’t just a little bit of charm where you slept?

In the last five years, Paris has seen more hotel openings that most major cities worldwide. Institutions like Le Meurice and The Ritz still reign supreme, but its latest additions offer new gems in different neighborhoods with chic decor themes that'll leave an impression long after you've left.

Names like Bulgari and Chevel Blanc have entered the game, showcasing that the era of fashion houses–meet–overnight stays is just beginning. And then there are noteworthy newcomers including Hotel Hana and Experimental Marais, offering more modern spaces and neighborhood feels while being right in the heart of the city. That they're relatively reasonable, especially by Parisian standards, is even more impressive.

This list doesn't feature all the new hotels in Paris, just the ones we personally stayed at—and would book again and again.

If you haven't spend much time in the Marais, it's time you change that. Arguably, the Marais is one of the cooler parts of the city, filled with the youngest and trendiest locals. So when a new property opens its doors in this neighborhood, we take note—especially when its this cool. From the moment you enter through its stained glass entrance, you realize you're in for a design-lovers fantasia. The rooms are a generous size and fitted with decor and sofas you'll want to fill your own home with. (Including a bathroom stacked with literature.) What you shouldn't miss though is the American Bar. Sure, we left New York to stay here, but that doesn't mean washing down a good lobster roll and steak with a martini doesn't bring us joy. It's the perfect mix of feeling like you're at home in the coolest place on earth. Rooms from $569.

Tucked into Paris’s Little Tokyo neighborhood, Hotel Hana takes its location seriously. The entire place—from the floral designs on the couches in the lobby bar to the marbled showers are perfectly fitted to its theme. You get to feel like your worlds away from the place you're already visiting. And the menu at its exceptional restaurant, Hanabi—is an awe-inspiring fusion of French and Japanese design and cuisine. Ever had soy sauce in your old-fashioned? How about udon with bisque and langoustine tartare? Every damn inch, bite, and minute in Hotel Hana feels like a marvel. Rooms from $425. —Brady Langmann

La Fantaisie feels like a vision in the Faubourg-Montmartre neighborhood of Paris’s Ninth Arrondissement. Befitting its name, the hotel has a whimsical floral design, by Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki, with surprises in every corner, from the large rooms (some with balconies) to the beautiful restaurant covered in flowers, led by Dominique Crenn, an Esquire Best Chef and the only female chef in America to earn three Michelin stars. The underground spa, with four baths, is made for replicating ancient healing rituals and for the curative power of subterranean springs. It’s shocking that it lies under one of Paris’s most bustling streets. Rooms from approx. $595

A property that serves style and location and is also one of the most affordable on this list—what’s not to love? Opened in early 2023 in the Six (better known as Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Left Bank, aka Paris’s hottest neighborhood), the hotel had one of the bigger launches in the past few years. Why? Simply because of how much it offers. With 109 rooms designed by Raphael Navot that show off artistic quirks, there’s more charm than stiff old-school vibes here. That’s accompanied by cool features like a high bed where you can store your luggage underneath in order to save room to a gym that looks like it’s from the future. One third of the rooms have terraces, most of which boast views of the Eiffel Tower. It’s one of those places where you open the door and think, Ahh, I’m in Paris now. There’s a bar with a DJ on weekend nights, a restaurant with North Pacific–inspired food (a rarity in Paris hotels), and a rooftop where even locals wait in line to drink. Rooms from approx. $337

Hotels that don’t quite seem like hotels are sometimes exactly what you need, especially in a city such as Paris. If you want to escape the tourist vibe and feel as if you’re returning to a cozy apartment after your day of sightseeing, Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs offers you just that. The charismatic staff can provide you with a quick recommendation without breathing down your neck. Take a serene break in a classic old-world-style bedroom—and by Parisian standards, it’s on the large side. While the atmosphere is relaxed, you still get the luxury of a bar and restaurant downstairs, with an American-French blended menu. (Told you you’d feel at home.) Another great perk is the gym, outfitted with high-tech equipment next to stunning tile art by Italian artist Osanna Visconti di Modrone. A combination of modernity and old-school charm is in every room of this place. All that said, this is also one of the more affordable options in the City of Lights. Bonus: There’s a top-secret bar, Poppy, under the main bar during select hours of the week. And fun fact: It features original lithographs by Marc Chagall—but don’t touch them or an alarm will ring. Rooms from approx. $327

In a city brimming with the finest hotels on planet earth, Maison Delano is a cut above its competition in a couple of petit but key ways. First you have La Chambre Bleue, the on-site restaurant at which three-Michelin-starred chef Dani García crafts complex but comforting French-Andalusian dishes. Then there’s the hotel itself, a staggeringly beautiful neoclassical eighteenth-century mansion situated in the Eighth Arrondissement, only a few steps from some of the finest shopping (bonjour, Hermès flagship store!) this side of the Seine. But really, the semisecret sauce of the Delano is the service. Want a reservation at an impossible-to-get-into Parisian restaurant? Phone calls will be made and a seating will likely be procured. Got a hankering for a particular kind of croissant? It’ll be brought to your door in the morning. Eleven-hour flight got your lower lumbar barking for a massage? Don’t be surprised if a spa reservation has your name on it. Maison Delano is the rare place where the staff can deliver exactly what you want before you know you want it. Rooms from $700

If you’re looking for a down-to-earth neighborhood vibe, we found just the place—and it’s somehow still right in the middle of the action. Tucked into the First Arrondissement, Hôtel Madame Rêve is all about the feel and the view—right from your bed, that is. There are sixty-three bedrooms and nineteen suites; most wrap around the third floor of this former post office. If you have a room that faces the streets of Paris, you’ll feel the charm immediately. The outer rooms have large, sloped, skylight-like windows that stretch the entirety of the space, making you believe you’re among the rooftops when you wake up. The inner rooms face the stunning garden, with a balcony where you can enjoy your coffee. It’s a win-win. The best feature is the location, which is central but relaxing. You don’t hear any noise outside, and the second you enter your room you’ll forget you’re in the thick of it all. There’s a Mediterranean restaurant that has an octopus dish you need to try—even the locals flock over for their lunch meetings. It’s the type of scene that gives you the sense you belong there, and by Parisian standards, that’s rare. Rooms from approx. $535

The name requires no introduction. The designer house provides more than just a place to sleep; it’s a complete, immersive experience right in the middle of Paris. From check-in to checkout, you’ll see hints of Italian luxury around every corner, like the large Bulgari luggage-style mini bar that greets you as you enter your room. Or the 1,300-square-meter spa, complete with a twenty-five-meter gold-tiled pool that feels like an ancient Roman bath. The rooms are grand—like, bigger than a New York City apartment grand—with huge bathrooms and closets to match. The hotel’s restaurant, Il Ristorante—Niko Romito, is the real gem, though. It’s fitted in Parisian decor down to its custom plates, but taste the tiramisu or white truffle pasta—you’re in Italy now. Everywhere you turn, Bel Paese awaits: Italian linens, robes, and Bulgari toiletries en masse. If you can bear to leave it, exit through the front and you’ll end up right in the Golden Triangle, where you can find the best shopping, a short walk to the Seine and the Champs-Élysées. All escapes from reality end eventually, right? For a stay you will definitely never forget, here’s the place to splash out. Rooms from approx. $2,000

What the hell do you even say about a place this luxurious? Maybe we should focus on the reaction: Say the name Cheval Blanc in casual conversation and watch the heads turn. For those who aren’t turning heads, it’s the newest hotel to open from LVMH group. And in pure high-end style, there is no piece of luxury or dollar spared on its design or your experience. You’ll find Europe’s longest indoor pool (with a mirror above it), plus fish-bowl-type windows that stare right out at the Seine. (Your balcony also serves as a perfect spot for breakfast!) It doesn’t stop there, though. You’ll also discover a custom scent, candles and soaps, a Dior spa, an in-room steam shower, and, of course, slippers and a robe worthy of wearing longer than just post-shower. This is the ultimate splurge-worthy honeymoon-style vacation that you’ll truly never forget. This is the one exception on our list to exlpore Paris or not; we won’t blame you for staying in. Rooms from approx. $2,000

If you know Paris, you know it’s not about how high up you are but rather where you are. It’s pretty much impossible to find a building centrally located that goes above nine stories. Enter SO/ Paris. While it’s not the most centrally located on this list, it is just minutes from the trendy Le Marais district, or about a thirty- to forty-minute walk from the Left Bank and Jardin du Luxembourg. So why stay slightly out of the way at the SO/? For the view and a bit of modern luxury (and the prices are competitive with other mid-range hotels’). Standing fourteen stories tall, it has one of the best breakfasts, dinners, and club views in the entire city. From your room, you’ll watch the lights of the Eiffel Tower all night long before heading up for breakfast, where you’ll enjoy pastries while you gaze at the Seine. Beyond the view, the interior design is colorful and futuristic. The hotel was designed by architecture firm RDAI, also behind some of Hermès’s most iconic stores; you can feel the fashion inspirations throughout. It might take you a little longer to reach your destination, but you’ll get more square footage for your buck. Rooms from approx. $550

Lastly, we can't talk about Paris without even mentioning Versailles. Of course it's outside the city itself, but whether you're a first timer or season'd tourist we strongly believe it's a must visit at least once in your lifetime. Maybe you're committed to living out your 17th century fantasy or you just want to feel like a real king for a few days, either way, the new Le Grand Contrôle will make you forget you're just a regular person after all. The property opened its doors in 2024 and is already making a statement. Located on the actual grounds of Château de Versailles, it's all about an exclusive experience. Just look out your window, and it's the only hotel in the world with views of the Orangerie, where you can later explore the 2,000-acre gardens. You also gain access to private, after-hour tours of Versailles where you see things like the private apartments of Marie Antonette. With just 13 suites housed in the building that was constructed in 1681, every detail is about feeling special, right down to the Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse restaurant where you are quiet literally served like royalty. Rooms from approx. $2,500